More on Me + Em – Page 1656
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NewsMaplin sourcing director Peter Heath departs after 20 years
Maplin quality and sourcing director Peter Heath has left the electronics retailer after almost 20 years.
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NewsFormer Morrisons digital executive Simon Harrow to head new start-up
Simon Harrow has turned his back on traditional retail after quitting Morrisons and is to head a start-up funded by digital incubator Haatch.
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OpinionComment: Guaranteed footfall driver Primark lights up East Ham high street
East Ham high street plays host to thriving value chains, with Primark taking the prize for best-looking shop on the street.
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NewsWilkinson rebrands store estate to 'Wilko' matching new strapline
Wilkinson has rebranded all its stores to its Wilko fascia as it launches its new strapline, ‘where there’s a Wilko, there’s a way’.
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NewsFraud trial of former JJB boss David Jones abandoned due to ill health
The trial of JJB Sports’ former executive chairman Sir David Jones for making false statements has been abandoned due to his ill health.
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InterviewQ&A: Card Factory boss Richard Hayes on its intention to float
Card Factory today confirmed its intention to float. Retail Week speaks to chief executive Richard Hayes about how he aims to grow the value greetings card retailer.
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GalleryStore gallery: The Zorlu Center is the new face of Istanbul
Istanbul is a source of retail inspiration, with The Zorlu Center and Istiklal Street providing a contrast that echoes the city’s location.
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NewsThe Co-op to accelerate price-cuts as it bolsters convenience appeal
The Co-op’s food business is to unveil a round of price-cuts in the latest phase of its strategy to revive the retailer and exploit its convenience appeal.
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NewsDixons poised to roll out new-look kitchen departments after pilot success
Electricals group Dixons is likely to roll-out a remodelled kitchens department, featuring an extended range of new lines, if the early success of a pilot is sustained.
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InterviewQ&A: Soak & Sleep chief executive Charlie Hunt
Charlie Hunt, chief executive of Soak & Sleep speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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NewsTesco slashes further prices on food and online grocery services
Tesco has slashed prices across further everyday items and its online grocery services as it seeks to fight back against the competition.
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NewsSofa.com profits surge 48% as sales jump 20%
Sofa.com has reported a 48% rise in adjusted EBITDA to £5.3m for the 12 months to 28 February.
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OpinionComment: Above average. What makes a store better than the rest?
Being good in store is rarely sufficient as standards seem to climb inexorably. What is it therefore that puts one store ahead of another?
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AnalysisInnovation watch: Obataimu - the Japanese tailoring movement
‘Born in Bombay, conceived in Tokyo’ - Obataimu is a fashionable boutique in South Mumbai based on two key concepts: Otaku and Takumi.
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NewsEaster disappoints as footfall slumps year on year
Footfall across the long Easter weekend fell by double digits year on year despite brighter weather.
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NewsCard Factory confirms intention to float on the stock exchange
Card Factory has pushed the button on its IPO today, as it revealed it generated EBITDA of £80.4m last year.
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NewsCo-op Group bolstered as RBS troubleshooter appointed to help with restructure
One of the Co-operative Group’s largest lenders, Royal Bank of Scotland, has parachuted in its top troubleshooter to help the struggling group restructure.
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GalleryStore gallery: Pêle-Mêle bucks the trend in beleaguered bookshop market
Pêle-Mêle has managed to create an atmosphere where customers feel content to while away an hour or two before actually making a purchase.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Easter footfall, Sofa.com, Morrisons and click-and-collect
Retail news round-up on April 22, 2014: Easter footfall drops year-on-year, Sofa.com appoints Altium Capital as it mulls sale, Click-and-collect growth to outpace home deliveries, and Morrisons boss Dalton Philips could receive £2.3m bonus
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NewsJohn Lewis to celebrate 150th anniversary with exhibition and roof top garden
John Lewis is to mark its 150th anniversary with a series of activities including an interactive exhibition charting its history, a TV ad, and collaborations with brands.